Grade 9 English I Course Outline

1.0 Credit

To expose students to a variety of literary genres to further their appreciation of literature.

To develop students’ vocabulary-building skills through the use of context clues and word origin/structure analysis.

To help students recognize and understand the use of a variety of literary elements (terms and techniques).

To enable students to respond to literature in a way that reflects intelligent and thoughtful analysis.

To provide a wide range of learning opportunities, including daily and longer-term projects, in order that students of all ability levels may be able to reach their respective potentials and be successful.

To foster a classroom atmosphere that emphasizes the importance of respect for others’ opinions, beliefs and ways of being

Objectives:

The student will review and practice grammar and punctuation.

The student will develop vocabulary.

The student will practice different types of essay writing.

The student will read critically, informatively, and for pleasure.

The student will give informal book talks and make a formal research presentation.